Philip Astley

8 January 1742 – 27 January 1814

An English equestrian, circus owner, and inventor, regarded as being the "father of the modern circus" (Wikipedia).

• The modern riding-master
• Astley's system of equestrian education
• Astley's system of equestrian education, exhibiting the beauties and defects of the horse. With serious and important advice, on its general excellence, preserving it in health, grooming, &c
• A description and historical account, of the places now the theatre of war in the Low Countries
• Astley's system of equestrian education
• Astley's system of equestrian education, exhibiting the beauties and defects of the horse
• By particular desire, a few evenings longer. Astley's activity of horsemanship, and the celebrated Mr. Wildman's exhibition of bees, on horseback. ..
• Horsemanship. This and every day, at six o'clock in the evening (Sundays excepted) Mr. Astley, the original English warrier from Gen. Eliott's Light Horse, and Mrs. Astley, will exhibit the most wonderful and surprizing performance, ... on one, two, and t
• Natural magic, or, Physical amusements revealed
• Natural magic: or, physical amusements revealed, by Philip Astley, ..
• Remarks on the profession and duty of a soldier
• The modern riding-master: or, A key to the knowledge of the horse, and horsemanship